Over the years, champagne has been the preferred choice for celebrations of all kinds—royal, political, national, fashionable, sporting—whatever the occasion.
Today, Champagne is how we celebrate life’s finest moments. The Bicentennial celebrations of the French Revolution; the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 98; the Cannes film festival; family birthdays, Christmas and New Year. No celebration is complete without bubbly.
Take your pick from elegant champagnes from Champagne Thiénot that are lively on the palate and can nicely complement your holiday feast, at Wine Story.
Here are some superb champagne options from Wine Story:
Thiénot Brut NV (75cl or 37.5cl bottle)
This blend of the three classic Champagne grape varieties forms the signature Thiénot style of finesse, fruit and freshness, offering springtime notes, magnificent balance and a lingering finish. The Champagne House’s great classic is an exotic sparkler, displaying rich caramelized smoke and brioche notes, balanced with citrusy acidity and flavors of ripe apple, candied pineapple, lemon meringue and crystallized honey. It has a mouth-watering finish.
Thiénot Rosé
Thiénot Rosé is an elegant, delicious wine with a distinctive, delicate aromatic style. It showcases Thiénot’s exacting standards in crafting Champagne driven by red fruits, freshness and great finesse. With 45 percent Pinot Noir (of which 7 percent are red wines produced from old vines), 35 percent Chardonnay and 20 percent Pinot Meunier, the wine is among those highly ranked by international wine critics. Thiénot Rosé is creamy and well-balanced, features citrusy acidity backing openknit flavors of crème de cassis, gumdrop, dried apricot, almond skin and pastry, with a mineral-tinged finish.
Cuvée Alain Thiénot 2002
Exemplifying the trademark savoirfaire and exacting standards synonymous with the Champagne House, Cuvée Alain Thiénot is a stunning blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Only crafted in outstanding years, this is exceptional Champagne of great complexity and perfect harmony. The wine is lively and well-knit, backed by vibrant acidity that drives flavors of baked pear, grated ginger, marzipan and lemon curd. It is fresh and accessible, with a creamy finish. It is perfect drink now through 2021.
Wine Story stores are located at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong (02) 633-3556; Serendra Bonifacio High Street, in Taguig (02) 8466310; and Unit W-104 One Rockwell, Rockwell Center, Makati (02) 869-0932.
